Winter Migration Road Trip, Day 3 | Missouri to Kansas | Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield | George Washington Carver National Monument | November 2023 We woke up at our campsite in Central Missouri snug in our bed, but the cabin temperature was 45. After running the heater to get us above 50, we braved the…
Pennsylvania to Ohio | Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site | McConnells Mill State Park | October 2023 We awoke in our van in Buchanan State Forest, feeling much better and well rested — it’s amazing what a full night of sleep and not waking up to a 4:30 alarm will do for you! We…
Brandywine, WV to Lancaster, PA | Moorefield, WV | Hawk Recreation Area | Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historic Park | Catoctin Mountain Park | October 2023 We now had 3 days left before Curtis’ next assignment, and thanks to a restful night and warm showers at Brandywine Lake Campground, we were refreshed and…
Hiking in the Cumberland Knob Recreation Area | The Blue Ridge Music Center | Camping at Rocky Knob Recreation Center | The Blue Ridge Parkway | September 2023 We left Doughton Park and followed the detours down and around all of the construction work, but once we were on the other side, it was smooth…
Hiking & Camping in Doughton Recreation Area | Blue Ridge Parkway | September 2023 After leaving Uwharrie National Forest, we got on the road headed West to the mountains, stopping once to pick up groceries for the week. We then continued on US-421, and breathed a sigh of relief as we turned on to the…
Road Trip to Wilmington, NC | Blue Ridge Parkway | Hiking in the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park | Francis Marion National Forest | September 2023 We awoke at the trailhead for Beauty Spot early, hoping to see a colorful sunrise…but found the area completely socked in with clouds. At least we didn’t put any…